Giving You What You Need

My promise… the value that I bring to the table.

As a professional Career Exploration and Employment Transition Coach, I will provide unbiased guidance and direction regarding next steps, how to accomplish them, and guide in teaching the skills you need. If necessary, I will provide professional introductions to help you expand your network and connectivity to key executives and professionals. I provide the necessary emotional support to get you through the job transition by setting weekly goals. You will find that we will typically speed up the job search process and can save you weeks and months of time wasting mistakes, provided you are committed and ready to take action.

It’s a wise move to utilize an effective learning and career coaching system to ensure and accelerate your success. Simply put, there are two major components to people’s decision making process; emotional and logical. There is no question that a person in transition is surrounded by all kinds of emotionally driven thoughts. Given a little time the emotional side will subside and be taken over by logic. That is the time to make the hard decisions. The sooner you get there – the sooner you will get employed.

Keep in mind that most significant career growth and learning in life takes place in the context of supportive trusted relationships. No matter what your circumstances may be, working in partnership with me will have profound impact and value. If you feel able and confident completing all these steps on your own, great! On the other hand, if you would like some assistance, I’m available to support you.

I want people to burst at the seams with excitement about the work or the career they have chosen. Not drag themselves into work they despise. Life is too short, make your career count. Get off the hamster wheel already. Is today the day you take back control of your career? Take that step and call us today.

Bio

A career changer myself, I also have over 10 years of career coaching experience, over 20 years of experience working in small, medium and large sized corporate environments in many different capacities including front line, supervisory, middle and executive level management roles. Because of my experiences being in the wrong career fit, I now support people to break free from misery and find hope and purpose, specializing in a customized, convenient, confidential approach to career exploration and employment transition coaching; at your pace, in your own space. I assist people to make solid career decisions based on self-discovery and determine actionable goals to get where you want to be successfully. I am educated in Career and Work Counselling (CWC Honours) and certified in; Career and Employment Coaching (CECC), Life Skills Coaching, Training and Teaching Adults, Personality Dimensions (PD), Career Assessments and a Certified Courage Master. My range of clients include those who are: front line workers, professionals, people who want to find their natural and ideal career fit, wanting to love their work, get more out of life, stuck in a rut, new to the workforce, terminated, returning to the workforce after an absence, new grads, feeling stressed, burnt out and need to explore the types of careers that fit YOU and YOUR life.

Our Top-Rated Services

Work with us if you want to have access to tools and support to find YOUR naturally suited career. Job search effectively and have clarity on your overall career strategy.

5 Point Pavis Career Navigation System

One-on-One Career Coaching

Career Development Sessions

Career Exploration Assessments

Discovery Calls

Resume and Cover Letter Review Sessions

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“I have never been so excited in my life, the job I got is exactly what I saw myself doing. I am so grateful for your assistance. It has had a huge impact on my life. I finally have direction and a positive outlook for a bright future, while being true to myself. Thank you so very much for everything!” GM

“It was so great to have someone to talk to, bounce ideas off of and listen so intently. I will recommend you to everyone who wants to make a career change because everything we did together got me closer and closer to my goal. I always looked forward to our chats they were natural and easy and non-judgemental. I was not making any progress on my own and you helped me figure out what I am good at, what careers I would enjoy most and then supported me all the way to get my dream job. I can’t thank you enough for all you have done for me. You were kind, professional, and understanding. I was lost and now I am found.” EG

“Jacquie you were there for me when I hit a real low. Thank you for picking me up, dusting me off and sending me in the right direction. You had words for me which I needed to hear. You seemed to know I needed to hear them. All your support increased my self esteem and confidence. You went the extra mile to give me hope. You are priceless. I wish you the best that life has to offer.” GE

"The strength you demonstrate with one-on-one coaching and career planning has been life changing. Your ability to motivate, inspire and build self confidence in me, led me to my amazing job that I can't thank you enough for. You made a real difference to my career success." OM

"I want to thank you for all your help and support you provided to myself and my sister. It was very appreciated. I am going to send my brother next – he needs help too!!!!!!!" LK

“Very kind, patient and wonderful attitude.” AM

“Jacquie lets you work at your own pace and was helpful in more ways than I ever imagined.” VL

"I really enjoyed completing the career exploration assessments and our coaching meetings! I wish I had done this a long time ago, I could have saved myself a lot of grief. If I had known my natural values, aptitudes, skills, personality type, and realized what I was truly interested in I would have chosen a totally different career and educational path. I knew after 7 years, I needed a change. Better late than never!" MM

“From one coach to another, thank you for never judging me or making me feel like I was weak. You are a genuine asset to our industry. I will never forget the kindness and direction you have shown me. All the best to you in YOUR career.” LT

“Jacquie is an invaluable resource to the career planning process. She brings personal experience and a real life, in-depth look at what exploring careers and job searching is about. She gets it.” TP

“Jacquie you are invaluable. Thank you.” KO

“I would like to recommend Jacquie Ottema’s services for people who need direct, practical and creative insight about how to achieve forward progression in their careers, job search or personal perspective. Jacquie lends a unique and intelligent perspective to solving life’s wrenches for people who want change, improvement or are facing challenges. She gives a humorous, no-nonsense approach and lots of experience, sets about adding dimension and ideas to any situation with aplomb with fresh ideas and solid advice. She is very good at reading the situation. She is a ‘Go to Gal!’” SB

“Your insight and caring spirit is an asset to anyone who works with you.” BT

What really helped was the career exploration assessments and your insight into them. You looked at them all with a wide angle lense, honed in on careers that would be perfect for me and helped me plan how I would get there. You are a gem and your program worked. I have been successfully on the job in a new career and loving working from home. No more working 12 hour days in an job I dreaded that was slowly killing me. I get up everyday and thank my lucky stars that my sister-in-law sent me your way. I consider you friend and confidant.” DO

”Recommending I speak to an employment lawyer when I got laid off was the best advice! I got what I deserved after 16 years on the job. Working with you has been the greatest gift and I highly recommend your Elite program as it was chock full of everything I needed including support in between our weekly coaching calls. 5 Star Service without a doubt. Thank you Jacquie.” NM

“I never realized what careers fit me best until I met you. You were right, there is a career passion for everyone even me! You are such a warm and wonderful person who truly cares about people being happy and fulfilled by the career they choose. I really appreciate your knowledge, honesty, passion, energy, and sense of trust in what life can open up when you allow it to. Thank you. You are a very special person and your personal touch made such a difference to my life.” LF

"I highly recommend working with Jacquie. She made the process easy, convenient and confidential as I was looking for a new career but still working full time and did not want my employer to find out before I was ready to make a final decision to move on. It all happened faster than I thought it could.​" JP

"I thank you Jacquie from the bottom of my heart. As someone returning to the workforce after 12 years, I knew I couldn't do it alone. You helped me focus and find a job I love and enjoy everyday". BM

“Jacquie brings personal experience and a real life in-depth look at what the business side of job searching is all about. There is no other program with Jacquie’s type of expertise. Jacquie is a necessity to anyone considering a career change.”

“When I needed you most you were there for me. There were dark days, but you stuck by me. I love my new job and new career path, love my new house, survived my divorce and I have purpose and meaning back in my life. I’m even doing yoga (what???!!! hahaha never thought I’d see the day). I appreciate everything you did for me when I got laid off after 22 years. You’re right, everything happens for a reason. I will always value your kindness and warm smile. Be true to you too.” BM